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Un viaje inolvidable por las perlas más suaves y elegantes del smooth jazz, con historias detrás de los artistas que lo hicieron posible Bienvenidos al episodio 75 de **Smooth Jazz Classics**, donde no solo revivimos tracks icónicos, sino que también exploramos un poco del alma detrás de cada uno. Este volumen es un homenaje a la era dorada del smooth jazz (con fuertes raíces en los 90 y 2000s) mezclado con toques más contemporáneos. Aquí encontrarás saxos que susurran emociones, guitarras que acarician como una brisa de atardecer y ritmos que invitan a desconectar del ruido del mundo. Desde clásicos que marcaron generaciones hasta piezas que siguen sonando frescas décadas después, este episodio es ideal para tardes relajadas, noches de luna llena, paseos costeros o simplemente para dejar que la música te envuelva sin prisas. Vamos a sumergirnos en la tracklist con algunas anécdotas y curiosidades de los artistas que dan vida a estas joyas. **Tracklist – Smooth Jazz Classics Vol. 75** - **1994 | Richard Elliot – Candlelight** Richard Elliot, el saxofonista escocés criado en Los Ángeles, comenzó su viaje musical gracias a la colección de discos de su hermana mayor: desde Joni Mitchell y Santana hasta Smokey Robinson y The Temptations. Un momento transformador fue escuchar a Dexter Gordon en vivo; él mismo dijo que pensó “estoy acabado, nunca sonaré como esto”. Pero forjó su propio estilo, fusionando R&B, rock y smooth jazz. Con más de 20 singles Top 10 en el género, tracks como *Candlelight* capturan esa calidez íntima que lo convirtió en un referente indiscutible. - **1997 | Boney James – Sweet Thing** Boney James lanzó este álbum homónimo en 1997, con colaboraciones estelares como Al Jarreau en “I Still Dream”. El título track es un groove seductor que samplea y rinde homenaje a clásicos del R&B/funk. Boney, conocido por su enfoque en melodías accesibles y soulful, giró con Jarreau tras este disco, fortaleciendo su presencia en el smooth jazz de los 90. Un álbum que destila puro feeling nocturno. - **2008 | Warren Hill – La Dolce Vita** El saxofonista alto canadiense Warren Hill firmó con Koch Records para este álbum, cuyo título track fue un #1 en las listas de smooth jazz. Warren es un pionero olvidado por algunos: ¡él organizó el primer Smooth Jazz Cruise del mundo en 2004! Tras años de éxito en cruceros temáticos, volvió a enfocarse en su música. *La Dolce Vita* evoca esa “dulce vida” italiana con elegancia y swing mediterráneo. - **1994 | Joe McBride – Walking In Rhythm** Una pieza groovy y bailable que captura el espíritu upbeat del smooth jazz de mediados de los 90, con influencias de funk y R&B que invitan a mover los pies sutilmente. - **2009 | The Sax Pack – Can't Help Myself** The Sax Pack era un supergrupo de saxofonistas (incluyendo a Steve Cole, Jeff Kashiwa y Kim Waters en diferentes etapas), y este track del álbum *The Pack Is Back* es un hit infeccioso con palmas, teclas y saxos en armonía. Es de esos temas que te hacen decir “no puedo evitarlo”… ¡y terminas moviendo la cabeza al ritmo! - **1999 | Chieli Minucci – Fresh And Clean** Chieli Minucci, líder eterno de Special EFX, lanzó esta pieza fresca y pulida bajo su nombre. Su estilo melódico y world music siempre añade un toque exótico y luminoso; *Fresh And Clean* es como un soplo de aire puro, perfecto para refrescar el alma. - **1997 | Paul Taylor – Pleasure Seeker** Paul Taylor, con su saxo tenor cálido y sensual, entrega aquí un groove irresistible que busca (y encuentra) puro placer auditivo. Un clásico de finales de los 90 que sigue sonando sofisticado y adictivo. - **2010 | Tim Bowman – Let It Shine** Tim Bowman, el guitarrista smooth jazz con raíces gospel (nació en 1959 y debutó en 1996), llevó este track al #1 en las listas Billboard Smooth Jazz. Su sonido limpio y uplifting, con toques inspiradores, refleja su enfoque en música que eleva el espíritu. Tres tracks suyos en este volumen: *Let It Shine*, *Soul Dream* y *Acoustic Rain* muestran su versatilidad entre grooves luminosos y baladas acústicas soñadoras. - **2010 | Tim Bowman – Soul Dream** Una balada soulful que invita a soñar despierto, con la guitarra de Bowman tejiendo melodías que tocan el corazón. - **2010 | Tim Bowman – Acoustic Rain** Imagina lluvia suave cayendo mientras la guitarra acústica fluye… este track es pura serenidad y atmósfera relajante. - **2005 | Nils – Pacific Coast Highway** Nils evoca los paisajes costeros de California con este tema que suena a carretera abierta, sol y mar. Un clásico del smooth jazz instrumental que transporta directamente a un drive eterno por la costa pacífica. - **1999 | Norman Brown – Out'a Nowhere** Norman Brown, influenciado por George Benson, entrega en *Celebration* (su álbum de 1999) este track sorpresivo y alegre que aparece “de la nada” con grooves que unen a la gente. Su meta siempre ha sido “una vida unida a través de la música”, y este tema lo logra con su estilo laid-back y melódico. - **2021 | Mezzoforte – Cruising** La banda islandesa de jazz-funk-fusion Mezzoforte (famosos por “Garden Party” en los 80) regresó con energía en los 2000s y 2020s. *Cruising* es un groove fresco y moderno que cierra el episodio con un toque de jazz-funk actualizado, perfecto para sentir que sigues navegando sin fin. Este episodio 75 es más que una playlist: es un recorrido por artistas que han dedicado décadas a crear música que calma, inspira y conecta. Desde los inicios influenciados por Motown y R&B hasta producciones que siguen dominando las listas smooth jazz, todos estos tracks tienen historias de pasión, evolución y puro amor por el sonido. ¡Dale play, relájate y déjate llevar por 75 episodios de Smooth Jazz Classics! Perfecto para concentrarte, desconectar o simplemente disfrutar de la buena vibra. 🎷🌅✨
Erica in her element, playing a baker's dozen smooth rock tunes of the 70's & 80's that are a hallmark of the format. Steely Dan, Kenny Loggins, George Benson,, Doobie Brothers, and more...
Billy Cobham; The George Duke Band – Earthlings – Live – 7:01 George Benson – You’re Never Too Far from Me – 6:44 Charles Bradley; Menahan Street Band – The World (Is Going Up in Flames) – 3:22 Chet Baker – If You Could See Me Now – 5:18 Herbie Hancock – Gentle Thoughts – […]
Clearvision '26 // George Benson // Give Yourself to a Life of Worship by Emmanuel
**Malcolm Martin's Velvet Soul Replay on www.traxfm.org. This Week Malcolm Featured Boogie/Soul/R&B/70's Soul/80's Soul From Heatwave, Latimore, The Soul Children, First Love, Evelyn Champagne King, Mary Jane Girls, Norman Connore, The Dells, Timothy Wilson, The Controllers, George Benson, Denise LaSalle, Opus Seven, The Friends of Distinction, Paul Hardcastle & More #originalpirates #soul #boogie #ballads #70ssoul #80ssoul Catch Malcolm Every Sunday On www.traxfm.org From 9PM UK Time. Listen Live Here Via The Trax FM Player: chat.traxfm.org/player/index.html Mixcloud LIVE :mixcloud.com/live/traxfm Free Trax FM Android App: play.google.com/store/apps/det...mradio.ba.a6bcb The Trax FM Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092342916738 Trax FM Live On Hear This: hearthis.at/k8bdngt4/live Tunerr: tunerr.co/radio/Trax-FM Radio Garden: Trax FM Link: http://radio.garden/listen/trax-fm/IEnsCj55 OnLine Radio Box: onlineradiobox.com/uk/trax/?cs...cs=uk.traxRadio Radio Deck: radiodeck.com/radio/5a09e2de87...7e3370db06d44dc Radio.Net: traxfmlondon.radio.net Stream Radio : streema.com/radios/Trax_FM..The_Originals Live Online Radio: liveonlineradio.net/english/tr...ax-fm-103-3.htm**
DISCO 1 WEATHER REPORT Black MarketDISCO 2 BOZ SCAGGS LowdownDISCO 3 DENIECE WILLIAMS Cause You love Me BabyDISCO 4 GEORGE BENSON BreezinDISCO 5 STEVIE WONDER I WishDISCO 6 THE JACKSONS Show You The Way to GoDISCO 7 DIANA ROSS Love HangoverDISCO 8 MARVIN GAYE I Want YouDISCO 9 BARRY WHITE Let The Music Play (SINGLE VERSION)DISCO 10 TAVARES Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel (SKY HIGH! Album 1976)DISCO 11 ARETHA FRANKLIN JumpDISCO 12 THE CRUSADERS Keep That Same Old FeelingDISCO 13 RETURN TO FOREVER Majestic Dance (ROMANTIC WARRIOR 1976 album)Escuchar audio
Alison Moyet, Elvis Presley, The Commodores, George Benson, Survivor, Kate Bush, Keny Rogers, Moody Blues, Quarterflash, Lady A, Shania Twain and loads more ........
Guests: Greg Loiacano – vocals, guitar Michael Urbano – drums Vicki Randle – percussionIn this episode of Only in the Green Room, we sit down with Greg Loiacono & Stingray, a Bay Area super-group built on deep respect, serious groove, and a whole lot of joy. What started as a solo recording session for Greg Loiacano quickly turned into something much bigger when drummer Michael Urbano stepped in—and the chemistry was instant. Add longtime collaborator and powerhouse percussionist Vicki Randle, and Stingray was born.The trio talks about the unspoken language that defines their music: listening more than talking, playing for the song, and letting structure and feel guide everything. Influenced by classic soul, R&B, funk, and rock—from Curtis Mayfield and Marvin Gaye to Sly Stone and beyond—Stingray's sound feels timeless but alive in the moment.We dig into:How the band formed organically (and accidentally)Why joy and laughter are non-negotiable onstageThe rare magic of musicians who truly listen to one anotherPlaying parts instead of overplayingBalancing Stingray with busy touring and recording schedulesRecording at the legendary 2200 Studios and feeling the weight of Bay Area music historyWhat's next: new singles, more shows, and getting back into the studioWith lineup support from Tom Ayer's, Kofi Brown, and Danny Eisenberg, Stingray is prioritizing what matters most—great songs, great vibes, and genuine connection.If you've ever wondered what it looks like when seasoned musicians stop chasing “projects” and start chasing feeling, this conversation says it all.New singles out now:Come Back HomeI Hope We Get to DanceRecorded backstage, moments after finishing their November 2025 set at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, California —because the best conversations always happen only in the green room.Greg Loiacono. Founder of Stingray, is best known as a gritty rock and soul man of legendy San Francisco rock band, The Mother Hips and his collaborations with Chris RobinsonVicki Randle has recorded and/or toured with Aretha Franklin, Mavis Staples, George Benson, Lionel Richie, Kenny Loggins, Celine Dion, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Branford Marsalis, Jeffrey Osborne, Laura Nyro and Lyle Mays. She appeared in the HBO documentary Mavis!. She became the first female permanent member of the Tonight Show Band with Branford Marsalis, starting in May 1992 and continuing through May 2009.Michael Urbano toured extensively with John Hiatt (1995–1999), as one of Hiatt's "Nashville Queens" that included bassist Davey Faragher (Elvis Costello) and guitarist David Immergluck (Counting Crows). He also spent time as a drummer Smash Mouth. Before Smash Mouth, Urbano had played drums with The Spent Poets, The Kinetics, Deathray, Third Eye Blind, John Hiatt, Black Lab, Cracker, Paul Westerberg, Red House Painters, Willy DeVille, Camper Van Beethoven, and Sheryl Crow.[2]https://gregloiacono.com/
Este nuevo monográfico está dedicado a la figura de David Garfield: compositor, teclista, productor y, durante muchos años, director musical de la banda de George Benson. En esta edición repasamos su discografía propia y sus diversos proyectos como David Garfield And Friends, Karizma o Los Lobotomys.
Slam Allen wants a smile on your face Slam Allen has got it figured out. He spoke with The Current while driving up I-95 from Miami after a monthlong gig on the Brilliant Lady, a new mega cruise ship that plies the Caribbean and anchors in Aruba and Jamaica. For half the year, he plays guitar for two hours a night and relaxes the rest of the time. "Those gigs are a beautiful situation, man," he says. "They give guest artists a nice cabin with a balcony and free food." His parents moved to the Monticello area from Alabama, and Allen retains that drawl, which he brings to the Towne Crier in Beacon on Saturday (Jan. 24). He still lives in the Hudson Valley and has played at the 54-year-old club since its early days in Pawling. Born into a musical family, Allen earned the cruise ship gigs by developing a gritty, down-home sound rooted in the blues and soul, paying his dues in dive bars. After 9/11, he moved to Chicago, birthplace of the electric blues, to see if he had the chops to hang with the masters and ended up touring with harmonica giant James Cotton for a decade before taking his guitar on the road as a solo performer. Allen explored working with major labels but says he disliked what he discovered. "I didn't want anything to do with that system," he says. "They control you and try to change you." He has performed in all 50 states and 10 countries, a career that derives in part from his nasty guitar tone and infectious onstage exuberance. Having a flashy Art Deco-style six-string also helps. His playing balances feel and technique with felicity and sets of tasteful tunes are paced with extended endings, call-and-response with the audience and a stroll through the crowd to flirt, joke and pose for selfies. "Back in the 1990s, when wireless equipment was getting started, I was the first guitarist in the blues community to do that," he says. "People called me crazy but, now, they're all doing it." Blues is an obvious influence, but Allen says he also plays soul, R&B, funk and reggae "that makes people feel good." Other influences are apparent, but when he plays a B.B. King song, he channels the master's style. "I studied the man and how he related to the audience, but my first major guitar influence was George Benson," Allen says. "And I learned from the entertainers in the Borscht Belt during the 1980s when I worked in the hotels." For Allen, there is something deeper than the music. He preaches about the power of positivity and calls himself the SoulWorking Man: "I'm on a mission to work people's souls and put smiles on their faces," he says. Reminded that the blues are equated with sadness, he responds: "It depends on who's playing it." Allen doesn't use set lists. "I channel the energy in the room, and the guitar is my delivery system," he says. "I'm not pulling from church or the Bible, but from that spiritual energy we all have. I believe in it and manifest it." The Towne Crier Cafe is located at 379 Main St. in Beacon. Slam Allen will perform at 8 p.m. with guitarist Elly Wininger; tickets are $25 at townecrier.com or $30 at the door.
William "Bill" Easley, born in Olean, NY, is a saxophonist, flutist and clarinetist, has performed with some of the most iconic musicians, including George Benson, Isaac Hayes, Ruth Brown, Ron Carter, Grady Tate, Bobby Short, John Lewis, Winton Marsalis and Louis Bells, just to name a few! He has been part of the orchestra of 10 Broadway Shows, including Black and Blue, Sophisticated Ladies, The Wiz, Jelly Last Jam, Fosse.As side from being a sideman on many recording, he has 5 recording as a leader.He has performed in a host of club such as Minton's, Village Vanguard in New York, Plugged Nickel in Chicago, The Jazz Work Shop in Boston to Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. He began performing with his father, a bandleader with his own band and his mother, who was a master pianist. This episode is informative, historic yet oh so funny! It is not to be missed. You'll love meeting Bill Easley!!! Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
**Lynda Law's Soul Show Replay On traxfm.org. This Week Lynda Features Soul/Boogie/Dance Classics/Contemporary Soul From Ozone, Brian McKnight, Roy G Hemmings, Barry White, Donna Summer, George Benson, Starpoint, The SOS Band, Stephanie Mills, Instant Funk, Cerrone & More #originalpirates #soulmusic #contemporarysoul #70smusic #80smusic #disco #danceclassics Catch Lynda's Soul Show Every Tuesday From 4:00PM UK Time On www.traxfm.org Listen Live Here Via The Trax FM Player: chat.traxfm.org/player/index.html Mixcloud LIVE :mixcloud.com/live/traxfm Free Trax FM Android App: play.google.com/store/apps/det...mradio.ba.a6bcb The Trax FM Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092342916738 Trax FM Live On Hear This: hearthis.at/k8bdngt4/live Tunerr: tunerr.co/radio/Trax-FM Radio Garden: Trax FM Link: http://radio.garden/listen/trax-fm/IEnsCj55 OnLine Radio Box: onlineradiobox.com/uk/trax/?cs...cs=uk.traxRadio Radio Deck: radiodeck.com/radio/5a09e2de87...7e3370db06d44dc Radio.Net: traxfmlondon.radio.net Stream Radio : streema.com/radios/Trax_FM..The_Originals Live Online Radio: liveonlineradio.net/english/tr...ax-fm-103-3.htm **
Tracklist 0:00 Various Artists - Let's Get It On 7:00 Makèz - Without The Sun (Feat. Oliver Night) 9:00 MrBayLeaf Presents Spizzzle - Funky Revival (feat. Jain Doe) 15:30 Fuchsia Casual - Stranger (Discuji Extended Mix) 17:30 Hypnosis - FatherHood (Original Mix) 28:30 Hangover Boss - Boss Shit (Original Mix) 30:00 Hangover Boss - Punch-Drunk Love (Original Mix) 33:30 Marcos Valle - Mentira - DJ Meme celebration Mix 38:00 Smoove & Turrell - The Difference 41:00 Faze-O - Riding High (2006 Remaster LP Version) 45:30 Nubiyan Twist/SkillFul Kxng - Woman (Dancehall Version) 55:30 Jimmy Spicer - Adventures of Super Rhymes 1:05:00 Cubby St. Charles - Party (12" Mix) 1:13:00 George Benson - 20/20 (Extended Remix) 1:17:30 Lance Ferguson - Dominoes 1:20:30 Cameo - She's Strange 1:26:00 Charles Webster - The Artist 1:40:00 George Benson - Give Me the Night (Single Version) [2015 Remaster] 1:42:30 George Benson - Give Me The Night 1:49:30 Aurra - Such A Feeling (Shep Pettibone 12" Mix) 1:55:00 Rome Jefferies - Good Love 1:59:30 Alexander O'Neal - Fake '88 2:05:30 Taja Sevelle - Love Is Contagious (Ben Liebrand Remix) 2:09:00 Ilija Rudman - See 2:13:00 Rochelle - My Magic Man (Magic Mix) 2:16:30 Larry Wu - Let Me Show You (Long Vocal Version) 2:22:00 Ken@Work - So Good (Original Mix) 2:28:30 Wanda Walden - I Must Be Dreamin' 2:38:00 L+T Project - Reload 2:42:00 T-Kolai - Zouk 2:48:00 DJ Spinna - We Can Change This World 2:52:00 Sandy Mill - Socials 2:59:00 Dalto - Pessoa 3:08:00 Elbert Phillips - Tears 3:10:00 Mpharanyana/Anoraak - Disco (Anoraak Edit) 3:14:00 Phil Asher - Dancing Together 3:21:00 Paul Rutherford - Oh World 3:27:30 Casa Devi - Peaceful Thoughts 3:36:00 Donna Summer - MacArthur Park Suite 3:39:00 Donna Summer - MacArthur Park 3:44:30 Donna Summer - MacArthur Park Suite: MacArthur Park / One Of A Kind / Heavens Knows / MacArthur Park Reprise (DJ Promo 12" Version) Deep House, Disco House, Funky House, DJ Set Type: DJ-Set109 bpm Key: GmCannes, Franc
Don and Dude kick off a new year and a new series with the first “I Love the 80s” episode, zeroing in on 1980 as a hinge point between the shaggy experimentation of the 1970s and the sleeker, high-gloss sound that would define the decade. One host brings a Rock pick and the other counters with an R&B gem, sketching how guitars, grooves, and studio polish collided at the dawn of the 80s.The AlbumsGeorge Benson – Give Me the Night (1980) A sleek, radio-ready fusion of jazz, R&B, funk, and sophisticated pop that marks Benson's full crossover from respected jazz guitarist to smooth pop-soul star. Working with producer Quincy Jones and songwriter Rod Temperton, Benson wraps fluid guitar lines and intimate vocals around tight grooves, warm keys, and sparkling horns, creating a nocturnal soundtrack to city nightlife that helped shape early-80s quiet storm and smooth jazz.Iron Maiden – Iron Maiden (1980) A raw, fast, and street-level debut that helped launch the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, blending galloping bass lines, twin-guitar harmonies, and gritty, punk-leaning vocals. Recorded with minimal studio gloss, the album captures a young band playing loud and lean in smoke-filled pubs, turning dark urban tales, horror imagery, and medieval menace into a combustible new blueprint for 80s metal.Diggin' AlbumsGeese – Getting Killed (2025) A chaotic, inventive Brooklyn art-rock record produced by Kenny Beats, jumping from nervous, mathy rhythms to soulful swells and surreal lyrics, highlighting how adventurous guitar music still thrives in the streaming era.Prince – Dirty Mind (1980) A pivotal early statement from Prince that fuses stripped-down funk, new wave, and dance with provocatively frank lyrics, its raw, minimalist sound foreshadowing where 80s pop and R&B were headed.Donovan – what's a girl (2025) A long-shelved early-90s project finally released to celebrate Donovan's 60th anniversary, blending Gaelic romance, orchestral folk, grunge-leaning pop, and spoken poetry into a late-career “lost album” that reconnects him to his 60s roots.Cameron Crowe – The Uncool: A Memoir (2025) A long-awaited memoir tracing Crowe's teenage years as a rock journalist on the road with bands like Led Zeppelin, the Eagles, and David Bowie, revisiting the real-life stories that inspired Almost Famous while digging deeper into his family life and writing voice.Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Bluesky @albumnerds, and support by subscribing, rating, reviewing, and sharing.“We are in a golden age of music. There will be a time when technology becomes so advanced that we'll rely on it to make music rather than raw talent, and music will lose its soul.” - Freddy Mercury
Esta edición especial de nuestro podcast está dedicada a discos publicados en 1976 y que cumplen 50 años en este 2026. Son álbumes de George Benson, The Crusaders, Larry Carlton, Al Jarreau, Gato Barbieri, Heatwave, Dave Grusin, Lee Ritenour, Patti Austin, Rhythm Heritage, Gino Vannelli, Randy Crawford y Stevie Wonder.
HERE WE GO MY SHOW FOR 01-JAN-2026 WITH A MIXED BAG OF OLD CLASSICS INCLUDING ( THE PASADENAS, GEORGE BENSON, BILLY GRIFFIN, STEPHANIE MILLS, ROY AYERS ) AND MANY MORE ALSO SOME TOP NEW TRACKS FROM ( DISCO STALLION, SOULUTIONS, PETAWANE ) WE ALSO HAVE THE CONNOISSEURS CORNER ( THIS WEEK WE HAVE THE CRUSADERS AND JESSY J ) AND WE HAVE THE BACK TO BACK CLASSICS BY A CLASSIC ARTIST (THIS WEEK WE HAVE KENI BURKE ) THEN WE HAVE THREE TRACKS DUG OUT FROM THE GARAGE FROM ( JACKIE WILSON, WILSON PICKET, MEL & TIM ) AND MUCH MUCH MORE SIT BACK WITH A GLASS OF SOMETHING AND ENJOY OR DOWNLOAD FOR LATER.
"All I Want for Christmas Is You" es el gran éxito musical de las Navidades desde que lo publicara Mariah Carey en 1994. Un tema que ella compuso junto a Walter Afanasieff (a pesar de las desavenencias que han surgido entre ellos en los últimos años). Walter es un músico de larga trayectoria que ha trabajado también junto a estrellas como Celine Dion o Barbra Streisand. Y también ha creado temas para algunos de nuestros artistas favoritos. Repasamos algunos de ellos protagonizados por Peabo Bryson, Kenny G, Michael Bolton, D'Atra Hicks, Trey Lorenz, Kirk Whalum, Daryl Hall, Clarence Clemons y George Benson
Tradiciškai laidoje kviečiame pasitikti artėjančius Naujuosius metus su pasaulinio džiazroko „fusion“ ir progresyvaus roko įvairų dešimtmečių įrašais. Grojaraštyje – George Benson, Miles Davis, FSB, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Bennie Maupin, Pat Martino, Laura Nyro, Mike Oldfield, Flora Purim, Santana.Ved. Lukas Devita
Around the year 2000, keyboardist Jai Winding decided he didn't want to be a hugely successful musician anymore and traded in his rock star life for real estate. He made the right move for him, but boy was it fun while it lasted. Some of the collaborations we discuss this week include the Pointer Sisters, George Benson, Don Henley, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Olivia Newton-John, Howard Jones, and more. Unfortunately, Jai's home, and the homes of many of his clients, were destroyed in the fires in the Pacific Palisades earlier this year and he lost everything including his entire community. Jai fills us in on both sides of his life in this fascinating conversation. Enjoy and Merry Christmas! Be grateful for what you have! The Hustle Podcast | creating podcasts | Patreon
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Guitarist, bassist, composer Phil Upchurch died on November 23, and with his passing the music world lost one of its true "musician's musicians." Upchurch played on more than a thousand recordings — from Michael Jackson, Donny Hathaway, Chaka Khan, Curtis Mayfield, and George Benson to Jimmy Reed, the Staples Singers, and countless jazz, blues, and soul sessions. He belonged to the generation that didn't just shape popular music; they invented it. For my dad, Ben Sidran, Phil was also a friend for over 50 years. They recorded and toured together, shared studios, homes, families, and a deep creative kinship. Some of my earliest gigs as a drummer were with Phil, and those moments helped define my own musical path. When we heard that Phil had passed, I called my dad so we could remember him together — the sessions, the stories, the laughter, the generosity, and the unmistakable sound that made him both an insider's secret and a foundational figure in American music. This episode is a tribute — a conversation about a life lived fully in music, about reputation and legacy, and about the musicians who shaped the landscape from behind the scenes. Visit Third-Story.com for the full archive, and sign up for writing and updates at leosidran.substack.com. The Third Story is made in partnership with WBGO Studios. https://www.wbgo.org/podcast/the-third-story
This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring legendary trumpeter and horn arranger Jerry Hey, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. This episode also appears as a video episode on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: "Jerry Hey trumpet interview" Find the expanded show notes, transcript and more photos here: https://bobreeves.com/blog/jerry-hey-trumpet-interview-the-other-side-of-the-bell-146 About Jerry Hey: Jerry Hey is one of the defining trumpet voices and horn arrangers in modern popular music. Born in Dixon, Illinois, into a deeply musical family, he honed his craft with Charlie Geyer and later at Indiana University under legendary pedagogue William Adam. After an early run co-founding the jazz-fusion band Seawind in Hawaii, Hey moved to Los Angeles in the mid-1970s and quickly became a first-call session player and arranger. From there, his sound is heard on a staggering number of iconic recordings. Hey's horn writing and trumpet playing helped shape Michael Jackson's Off the Wall and Thriller albums, and his long association with Quincy Jones produced landmark work for Earth, Wind & Fire, George Benson, Al Jarreau, Patti Austin, Barbra Streisand, Toto, and countless others. A six-time Grammy winner, he has been recognized repeatedly for his instrumental and vocal arrangements, as well as his contributions to major film and television scores, including Flashdance, The Color Purple, the Back to the Future trilogy, Forrest Gump, and Dreamgirls. Most recently, Hey has opened his personal archives in Notes From The Past 50 Years, a 250-page collection of pop excerpts spanning his studio career. The book gathers more than 200 of his favorite licks, along with personal stories and rare photos that trace his path from early days in Los Angeles to his most iconic sessions—including a few lesser-known musical gems. Equally at home leading a horn section, crafting a string chart, or delivering a lyrical flugelhorn solo, Hey remains a benchmark for precision, style, and imagination in the studio, with an influence that continues to shape how artists, arrangers, and producers think about horn sections today. Episode Links: Website: www.heyhorns.com Instagram (@heyhorns) Jerry Hey playlist The Other Side of the Bell Episode #15 - William "Bill" Adam Tribute The Other Side of the Bell Episode #22 - Jerry Hey Podcast Credits: "A Room with a View" - composed and performed by Howie Shear Podcast Host - John Snell Cover Photo Credit - Jerry Hey/Megan Noller Audio Engineer - Ted Cragg
"Another lonely park, another SundayWhy is it life turns out that way?Just when you think you got a good thingIt seems to slip away"No need to be lonely, Music is the perfect companion on a late Sunday afternoon. Please join me and Carole King, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Bob Dylan, Boston, Neil Diamond, Bruce Springsteen, Dan Fogelberg, Steely Dan, Laura Nyro, Mott The Hoople, Leon Russell, George Benson, Marvin Gaye, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Chicago, Albert Hammond Jr., Creedence Clearwater, Delaney & Bonnie, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Don McLean, Chicago amd The Doobie Brothers on this weeks, Super Sounds Of The 70's.
Show Notes:For the last episode in Jazz: The Series and last episode of the month/year, I'll be discussing the life and career of jazz legend George Benson.Other plaforms where you can listen to the podcast:Stream in the mix with Leah B. on Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/8GExwJCiPNbStream in the mix with Leah B. on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1NBzGR7hPphTP2fiPS4KTfStream in the mix with leah b. on Pandora:https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-mix-with-leah-b/PC:1000712709Stream in the mix with Leah B on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-mix-with-leah-b/id149967Stream in the mix on Audible:https://www.audible.com/pd/In-The-Mix-With-Leah-B-Podcast/B08JJNJQ6Q?qid=1686675694&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=43H896G2077CDFYN6PE2&pageLoadId=IYzrwnRYFRYq9AZp&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42The In the Mix With Leah B. Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixwithleahbpodcastI-Heart Radio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-in-the-mix-with-leah-b-62565870?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=trueIn The Mix With Leah B. •Spotify For Podcasters:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inthemixxThe Socials:Threads:https://www.threads.net/@inthe_mixwithleahbInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/inthe_mixwithleahbFacebook:https://facebook.com/inthemixwithleabSupport the Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/inthemix
El brasileño Ivan Lins, creador de canciones que han grabado desde Sarah Vaughan, Dianne Reeves y Barbra Streisand hasta Quincy Jones, George Benson o The Manhattan Transfer, y muchas de las mayores cantantes de Brasil, ha cumplido 80 años. Y hace 55 que decidió renunciar a su carrera como ingeniero químico para dedicarse a la música exclusivamente. Le escuchamos, también como cantante, en grabaciones de 'Saindo de mim', 'Vitoriosa', 'Começar de novo', 'Ai, ai, ai, ai, ai', 'Depois dos temporais', 'Formigueiro', 'Lembra de mim', 'A gente merece ser feliz' -con Hamilton de Holanda-, 'Aparecida' -con Terence Blanchard-, 'Novo tempo' y 'Daquilo que eu sei' -con The Metropole Orchestra-. Escuchar audio
Recorded November 20, 2025 on progrock.com Chase The Clouds Away – Chase The Clouds Away (1975) – Chuck Mangione Bag’s New Groove – Bags & Flutes (1957) – Milt Jackson Hands of the Priestess Parts 1 & 2 – Ace of Wands (1975) – Steve Hackett Chega De Saudade (No More Blues) – Big Band Bossa Nova – Quincy Jones Jasper Country Man – Blacks and Blues (1973) – Bobbi Humphrey Flute Juice – Hall of Fame (1959) – Count Basie Intimidation – Twin Sons of Different Mothers (1978) – Dan Fogelberg and Tim Weisberg Trela Alegre – Blue in Red (1997) – T-SQUARE Oh, The Places You’ll Go – Always (1999) – Nelson Rangell Versatile – Claude Bolling Goes Latin: Suite for Flute and Latin Music Ensemble (2024) – Claude Bolling, Carlomagno Araya, Jose Valentino Flute Song – Benson & Farrell (1976) – George Benson, Joe Farrell Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (1894) performed by the Cleveland Orchestra – Claude Debussy
Music industry veteran Eddie Gilreath pulls up to the Corner Booth at Skip Paige's Little Bar to trace an extraordinary journey from Philadelphia's sound to global stages. With hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence, he recalls faking his first bass gig at 14, serving in Panama during tense Cold War days, then rising through Motown and Warner Bros. to help break artists like the Spinners and George Benson. Eddie shares inside stories about working with icons including Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Smokey Robinson, Michael Jackson, Bonnie Raitt, Curtis Mayfield, and more—plus why some of the most memorable moments happened offstage. He talks about smashing industry barriers as a pioneering Black executive, his “Black Music Is Green” initiative, and how streaming has rewritten the rules for new artists. It's a masterclass in music, marketing, and humanity from a man who quietly shaped the soundtrack of our lives. From basement rehearsals to boardrooms, Eddie's story is funny, candid, and deeply inspiring.Takeaways:How a missing bass player at a Philly cabaret accidentally launched Eddie's music career at 14.Serving in Panama during a volatile Cold War era and keeping music alive even in a combat zone.Moving from musician to executive, rising through Motown and Warner Bros. during the heyday of soul and pop.The strategy behind breaking acts like the Spinners and George Benson, including the massive success of Breezin'.Becoming the first African American national sales director and vice president at Warner, and refusing to be pigeonholed into “just” Black music.Intimate, often funny stories about working with legends: Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Smokey Robinson, Curtis Mayfield, Ray Charles, Michael Jackson, Cher, George Clinton, and more.Creating the “Black Music Is Green” initiative and using hard data and retail relationships to open doors for more Black professionals in the business.Reflections on Broadway cast albums, the streaming-era music economy, and why Eddie hopes his legacy is simply that he “did the right things.”#BigConversationsLittleBarPodcast #PatrickEvans #RandyFlorence #SkipsLittleBar #MutualBroadcastingSystem #CoachellaValleyResidents #SkipPaige #McCallumTheatre #EddieGilreath #MotownRecords #WarnerBrothersRecords #MusicIndustryLegends #GeorgeBenson #RayCharles #CurtisMayfield #MichaelJackson #RecordBusinessHistory #BlackMusicIsGreen #PhiladelphiaSound #PanamaVeteran
We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2020 conversation with Stax legend David Porter.ABOUT DAVID PORTER Named one of Rolling Stone magazine's “100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time,” Porter is best known for his songwriting partnership with Isaac Hayes that helped define the sound of Memphis's legendary Stax Records. As the first African American staff songwriter at Stax, Porter, along with his partner, wrote and produced songs such as “B-A-B-Y” for Carla Thomas, “Your Good Thing (Is About to End)”—an R&B hit for Mable John that later became a pop and R&B smash for Lou Rawls, and his own recording of “Can't See You When I Want To.” Hayes and Porter are best known, however, for their work with Sam & Dave, including such classic hits as “You Don't Know Like I Know,” “You Got Me Hummin',” “Hold On! I'm Comin'” (which later became a country hit for Waylon Jennings and Jerry Reed), “Soul Man” (which became a hit a second time thanks to the Blues Brothers), “I Thank You” (which was later covered by ZZ Top), and “When Something is Wrong with My Baby” (which was reimagined as a memorable duet between Otis Redding and Carla Thomas, a country hit for Sonny James, and an adult contemporary hit for Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville). The list of artists who've covered Porter's songs includes Aretha Franklin, Bruce Springsteen, William Bell, Melissa Ethridge, Bonnie Raitt, Garth Brooks, Etta James, Celine Dion, Wilson Pickett, George Benson, Dusty Springfield, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Staple Singers, Solomon Burke, James Brown, Eric Clapton, B. B. King, Tina Turner, Jackie Wilson, and more. His songs have been used as samples in countless recordings by artists such as Jay-Z, Eminem, Wu-Tang Clan, The Notorious B.I.G., Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey, and others. A highly celebrated giant among celebrated songwriters, Porter was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We start the episode with a chat about artists that drastically changed their sound over the years – from the Beatles to Cher to Alanis to Herbie Hancock to Bob Dylan to Fleetwood Mac to Beyonce. Speaking of artists that changed their sound, how about the Bee Gees? They started out as a folky pop band and changed their sound to R&B in the mid ‘70s to out and out disco by 1977. We have an excellent 1989 Brad Giffen interview with Barry Gibb as he talks about the groups desire to keep going in spite of the backlash they faced after Saturday Night Fever. It cast a long shadow on them, but they endured by writing hit songs for other artists. Then, we have a really fun chat with Jason Mraz from 2012 and 2014. You get a real sense of who he is - an almost old school hippy vibe that’s really endearing. Plus, some audio from the late ‘70s/early ‘80s with the great George Benson – a jazz giant who had lots of commercial success. He has some great insights as well. And then we chat with one of Christopher’s favourite people – Ian Thomas – who has had a whole string of hit records that Canadians know and love – and some of those songs were covered by the likes of Santana, Manfred Mann and America. Ian is one of the newest inductees into the Canadian songwriters Hall Of Fame – which is coming up on Fri, Oct 17 at the Meridian Centre in Toronto. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster. Famous Lost Words, hosted by Christopher Ward and Tom Jokic, is heard in more than 100 countries worldwide and on radio stations across Canada, including Newstalk 1010 Toronto, CJAD 800 Montreal, 580 CFRA Ottawa, AM 800 CKLW Windsor, 610 CKTB St Catharines, CFAX Victoria, AM1150 Kelowna and 91x in Belleville. It is in the Top 20% of worldwide podcasts based on the number of listeners in the first week.
durée : 00:59:49 - Banzzaï du vendredi 03 octobre 2025 : Ainsi font, font, font - rediffusion - par : Nathalie Piolé - ☝️ Ce soir, dans Banzzaï, on obéit au doigt et à l'oeil, on fait des pirouettes quand on le demande. Ce soir nous sommes des marionnettes, et ce sont les notes qui nous commandent ! Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.
My Guest today is the fabulous, Annette St John, Jazz Singer Extraordinaire! While she favors the Jazz idiom, she also sings r&b and gospel.She has performed with such legends from Della Griffen, Lonnie YoungbloodIrene Reed, Frank Staton, Etta Jones to George Benson, Al B Sure and Lou Donaldson.Her first live CD was recorded at Smoke nightclub in NYC entitled, "Inside" in 2003. She has performed at Smoke, Birdland, Lincoln Center, The Cotton, the Apollo Theatre, The Village Vanguard and Ashford and Simpson's Sugar Bar just to name few.This episode is funny6 yet so nostalgic...a delightful episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Get ready to take a trip down memory lane! This week, Metro Beatz is bringing the heat with the 'MOC Old Skool Mix Party', spinning classic bangers from Evelyn King, Prince, Sybil, George Benson, Mac Band, SOS Band, Entouch, Loose Ends, Billy Ocean and more! Whether you're a fan of 80s R&B, old school hip-hop, or classic soul, this mix is packed with timeless hits that'll have you groovin' all night long. Don't miss out—tune in live every Saturday at 6pm (EST) on mocradio.com and let the nostalgia take over!
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Welcome back to Drummers on Drumming. This is another installment of Big Fat Five—the series where I sit down with my favorite drummers and ask them to break down the five records that shaped how they approach the kit. Lately I've been fortunate to have guests who've already appeared in other drummers' Big Fat Fives, and today's guest is one of them: Terry Silverlight. Terry's career is so deep and wide-ranging that I almost don't even want to start listing artists. His discography is massive — you can check it out on his website HERE and he's still extremely active today. He was already recording at 14 on his brother Barry Miles' record, and he hasn't slowed down since. Along the way he's worked with everyone from George Benson to Roberta Flack to Natalie Merchant, just to name a few. This episode doesn't veer from the Big Fat Five format, but Terry interleaves the records that shaped him with the way music has been ingrained in his life from day one. I mention this at the top of our chat, but it's worth saying again here — the through-line of music in Terry's story is undeniable. Toward the end, I also ask him about a session that came up in Aaron Steele's episode a while back, when Aaron brought up Terry's work with the band Change. If you haven't heard that one, go back and check it out — Aaron's a young legend in his own right. - Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today!
Ellis Hall is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor and composer. He was described as "The Ambassador of Soul" by conductor, Jeff Tyzik. Hall has been blind since the age of 18. Citing Ray Charles as his inspiration, Hall has written over 4000 soul, gospel, blues and pop songs, and has performed with Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle, Toby Keith, Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Bobby Womack, Sheila E, Maurice White of Earth, Wind and Fire, Tower of Power and Ray Charles. Ellis eventually mastered the drums, piano, keyboards, guitar, upright and electric bass. He was able to develop and define himself as a vocalist as well, possessing a five-octave range. Starting with the Ellis Hall Band opening for Earth Wind and Fire through the years as the lead singer for Tower of Power, Ellis has been making impactful music. Ellis both wrote and performed on the soundtracks of multiple television movies and films including The Lion King 2, Shrek 2, Chicken Run, Invincible, and Bruce Almighty, sang gospel tunes in the comedy film, Big Momma's House with Martin Lawrence, and sang a Louis Armstrong tune in the crime drama film Catch Me If You Can with Leonardo DiCaprio. Ellis Hall's latest single, a remake of the England Dan and John Ford Coley 1976 hit, “I'd Really Love To See You Tonight”. A deeply soulful ballad that marks his return to the heart of R&B blending classic smoothness with modern vibrancy, Hall channels the passionate artistry of Luther Vandross and the magnetic energy of Bruno Mars in a track that promises to captivate listeners across generations. Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)
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Helen and Gavin chat about Haunted Hotel, and The History of Sound, and it's Week 19 of the list of Grammy Record of the Year Winners from 1977, which will be picked from This Masquerade by George Benson, If You Leave Me Now by Chicago, I Write the Songs by Barry Manilow, 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover by Paul Simon, and Afternoon Delight by Starland Vocal Band.
The Trombone Corner Podcast is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass and The Brass Ark. Join hosts Noah and John as they interview Tom "Bones" Malone. About Tom : Tom “Bones” Malone, trombonist, multi-instrumentalist, arranger & producer is best known for his work with The Blues Brothers, David Letterman Show and Saturday Night Live. Tom has played on 4,400+ television shows, 3,500+ radio & television commercials, over 1,500 recordings and thousands of live performances throughout the world. Tom has done 3,000 arrangements for television. Tom plays trombone, tuba, bass trombone, contrabass trombone, euphonium, bass trumpet, trumpet, flugelhorn, piccolo trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax, baritone sax, flute, piccolo, alto flute and bass flute. “Tom Bones Malone, a multi-instrumentalist, is perhaps the most successful musician in the history of film, live television and sound recording production.” - Ray Hair, president, American Federation of Musicians Tom has performed, recorded and/or arranged for Ray Charles, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Gil Evans, Yes, Miles Davis, Beck, Aretha Franklin, Spyro Gyra, Jimmy Cliff, Frank Zappa, Stuff, The Temptations, The Supremes, Sting, Elton John, James Taylor, J Giels Band, Blood Sweat & Tears, The Band, Levon Helm, Phil Collins, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Ben E. King, The BeeGees, Meco, The Coasters, Bon Jovie, Carly Simon, Dr. John, Olivia Newton-John, Joe Cocker, The Meters, The Neville Brothers, Leo Sayer, Boz Skaggs, Chuck Berry, Robert Plant, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Gypsy Kings, Willie Nelson, Clint Black, Dolly Parton, George Benson, B B King, Vince Gill, John Mayer, Steve Winwood, The Killers, Blues Traveler, The Stylistics, Busta Rhymes, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, Al Green, Gloria Estefan, Garth Brooks, Faith Hill, Eddie Harris, Cyndi Lauper, David Bowie, ‘N Sync, Coolio, Snoop Dog, 50 Cent, Solomon Burke, Steely Dan, Aerosmith, Tony Bennett, Mary J. Blige, Peter Frampton, Lyle Lovett, Etta James, Jon Secada, Joe Cocker, Sinead O'Conner, Toni Braxton, Harry Connick, Jr., Randy Newman, Little Richard, Pointer Sisters, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Marvin Gaye, Whitney Houston, Chaka Kahn, Four Tops, Elephant's Memory, Eddie Floyd, Count Basie, The Spinners, The Stylistics, Barry Manilow, Jose Feliciano, Woody Herman, Tom Petty, Macy Grey, Van Morrison, Frankie Valli, Hanson, Peggy Lee, Brenda Lee, Liza Minelli, Cab Calloway, The O'Jay's, Nancy Wilson, Shirley Bassey, Billy Joel, Bonnie Tyler, Lou Reed, Baja Men, Dr. Buzzard's Savannah Band, Joss Stone, Dionne Warwick, Meatloaf, Ashford & Simpson, Pat Metheny, David Sanborn, Luther Vandross, Teddy Pendergrass, Glen Campbell, Malo, Vicki Sue Robinson, Mandrill, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Diana Ross, Average White Band, Dreamgirls, Van McCoy, Mongo Santamaria, Instant Funk, Stephanie Mills, Herbie Mann, Paul Simon, Gloria Gayner, Plácido Domingo, Village People, Bobby Blue Bland, Pink Floyd, Hubert Laws, Tina Turner, Joe Jackson, Chuck Mangione, Lou Rawls, David Byrne, Phil Woods, James Ingram, Hank Crawford, Carmen McRae, Bette Midler, Phoebe Snow, Rupert Holmes, BJ Thomas, Samantha Sang, Al Jarreau, Sheena Easton, Johnny Taylor, Little Milton, Stanley Clark, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Joe Pesche, Ron Carter, Buddy Rich, Les Elgart, Larry Elgart, Billy Cobham, Louis Bellson, Stanley Turrentine, Gato Barbieri, Ringo Starr, Lady Gaga, Bob Geldoff, Debbie Harry, Run DMC, Ricky Martin, John Mellencamp, Eurythmics, Rufus Thomas, Debby Harry, Run DMC, Ricky Martin, Shaggy, John Mellencamp, Chris Montez, Joey Dee, Dusty Springfield, The Blues Brothers, Hanson and many others.
Send us a textWelcome to Guess the Year! This is an interactive, competitive podcast series where you will be able to play along and compete against your fellow listeners. Here is how the scoring works:10 points: Get the year dead on!7 points: 1-2 years off4 points: 3-5 years off1 point: 6-10 years offGuesses can be emailed to drandrewmay@gmail.com or texted using the link at the top of the show notes (please leave your name).I will read your scores out before the next episode, along with the scores of your fellow listeners! Please email your guesses to Andrew no later than 12pm EST on the day the next episode posts if you want them read out on the episode (e.g., if an episode releases on Monday, then I need your guesses by 12pm EST on Wednesday; if an episode releases on Friday, then I need your guesses by 12 pm EST on Monday). Note: If you don't get your scores in on time, they will still be added to the overall scores I am keeping. So they will count for the final scores - in other words, you can catch up if you get behind, you just won't have your scores read out on the released episode. All I need is your guesses (e.g., Song 1 - 19xx, Song 2 - 20xx, Song 3 - 19xx, etc.). Please be honest with your guesses! Best of luck!!The answers to today's ten songs can be found below. If you are playing along, don't scroll down until you have made your guesses. Have you made your guesses yet? If so, you can scroll down and look at the answers.Okay, answers coming. Don't peek if you haven't made your guesses yet!Intro song: Give Me the Night by George Benson (1980)Song 1: Home by the Sea by Genesis (1983)Song 2: The Enchanter by The Budos Band (2019)Song 3: Choo Choo by Mac DeMarco (2019)Song 4: The Band and I by Maisie Peters (2023)Song 5: Mercy, Mercy by Don Covay & the Goodtimers (1964)Song 6: Pearls by Jessie Ware (2023)Song 7: Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford (1955)Song 8: Passin' Me By by The Pharcyde (1992)Song 9: Step Back in Time by Kylie Minogue (1990)Song 10: Secret Journey by The Police (1981)
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And we're back to the disco with another hour of the finest tunes, kicking off this month with the good stuff from Marco Valery, J.Small, DJ Spen, and Emmaculate who have taken one of my favourite O'Jays tracks "Message in our music" and added a soulful vocal to create a whole new-nu-disco classic. (I hope they don't mind but I may have added a bit of O'Jays' magic back as my humble homage to legends Gamble and Huff.) There's fresh releases from Dr Packer and Yogi, and Dr Packer again with Abyss Deep Sound Lab, DP Thompson, and Lowkeytheory, who further funk up War's already funktastic 1977 hit Galaxy. Plus Seamus Haji and Kathy Brown, Moodena, HP Vince, and Block & Crown. And original disco classics from George Benson, Chaka Khan and Luther Vandross. All mixed with love in London.You can pick and choose your favourites by checking out the Spotify playlist, but don't forget in this mix there are a number of exclusive edits and versions which you won't find elsewhere.Meanwhile, I'm still working on my debut protest pop album, 'The Gift', with every penny going to Alzheimer's Research UK. The first track - 'Maybe I'm gay' - is out now everywhere, and here's a link to the track on Spotify Every stream, every download gets us closer to finding a cure for dementia. THANK YOU!The album is called 'The Gift' and you can hear some of the tracks along with Making Of content right here in other special episodes of this podcast.See you soon!
** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Featured in WYGYFF Episode 27: Musical scholar, keyboardist and singer Bobby Douglas. Since the late 1970s, his studio and stage collaborations have included the classic dance group Platinum Hook, Change, the B.B. & Q. Band, High Fashion, Deodato, Melba Moore, Aleem, Lillo Thomas, Keith Sweat, George Benson, Madonna, Joe, Chaka Khan, Randy Crawford and many others. In more recent years, he has been involved with several organizations in support of music education and is currently touring with Taylor Dayne. RECORDED MAY 2025 Hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist, author of “Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk” and creator/host of the popular TRUTH IN RHYTHM podcast — "Where'd You Get Your Funk From?" is the latest interview show brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET. Where'd You Get Your Funk From (WYGYFF) is an open format video and audio podcast focusing on the here and now, with a broad range of creative and artistic guests sharing fascinating stories, experiences, and perspectives. WYGYFF is a welcoming avenue to newer and independent musical acts as well as established and still active musicians of any genre; authors; filmmakers; actors; artists; collectors and archivists; radio & podcast personalities; journalists; scholars; sound techs; promoters; photographers; and other creative people. A common thread, is the show's standard opening question: Where'd you get your funk from? This is much deeper than it may seem as the answer need not be strictly about funky music, as not everyone has found the funk. It could hit on whatever type of music touches their soul or pleasure centers. Additionally, the question extends beyond music. Paraphrasing George Clinton, funk is whatever it needs to be to get you over the hump. Thus, guests can explain where they got their grit, perseverance, inspiration, talent, creativity, character or other qualities that shaped them into who they are today. This serves as a springboard into candid, in-depth and engrossing conversations. LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400
Episode 84: Dave Weckl One of the most influential drummers of all time, today's guest is the legend, Dave Weckl. From his legendary years with Chick Corea's Elektric Band and Akoustic Band to his groundbreaking solo debut Master Plan, to his session work with Simon & Garfunkel, Nile Rodgers, George Benson, Mike Stern, Robert Plant, Madonna, and more, his drumming has defined modern fusion and inspired generations worldwide. This is the Dave Weckl deep dive! Two and a half hours long, intimate, honest, and open. Dave shares stories about his early breaks with Nite Sprite, French Toast, and landing the Simon & Garfunkel Reunion Tour that put him on the map. We dig into his days as a first-call New York session player in the 80s, and go deep inside his years with Chick Corea, from writing records like “Got a Match?” to how the Grammy-winning Akoustic Band came together, as Dave reflects on what made Chick so special as a bandleader. We talk about his solo career beginning with Master Plan, his longtime collaborations with Jay Oliver and Mike Stern, and studying with Freddie Gruber even at the height of his career. Dave has always pushed himself to grow as a player. We discuss how he created his signature Dave Weckl Vic Firth drumsticks, his Sabian Evolution and Legacy cymbal lines, and what led him to being the first person to put holes in cymbals. We talk about the Dave Weckl Band, teaching through his online school, and the importance of making musical choices on the drums rather than just displaying technique. This episode is packed with stories, insight, advice, and inspiration from one of the greatest drummers to ever sit behind the kit. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Dave Weckl. Let's go!! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano' is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Big thanks to our friends at DistroKid! DistroKid is the easiest and fastest way to get your music on over 150 platforms worldwide! Go to https://distrokid.com/vip/elmo to get 20% off your first year! Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Dave: https://www.instagram.com/officialdaveweckl/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Super special not-so-secret friend Jordan Pries, copropietor of Electric Kitcsh, joins Jay and Deon for a discussion about the music he creates along with Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Radio. 8 additional vinyl records from 8 other artists are covered and some of life's questions are answered along the way. JOIN US PLLLLLLLLEASE!Sonic contributors of this special twenty-seventh bonusepisode of Lightnin' Licks Radio include:Dave Mathews Band, Jurassic 5, DJ NuMark, Prince Paul. De La Soul, Zach Braff, Natilie Portman. Jula @soundwavesofwax, Kriss Kross, Arc of All, Errol Paul Reed, N.W.A. Electrik Funk, Lou Reed, A Tribe Called Quest, Red Man. Jay Dilla, Leaders of the New School, Morrissey, Autumn Defense, Bob Welch. Lindsey Buckingham, 10,000 Maniacs, Goldfrapp. Wes Montgomery, Bobby Hebb, Burt Bacharach, Love. The Smithereens, The Sand Rubies, Fiona Apple, Abraham Jefferson. M.M. Knapps. Mitch Anderson, Paul Simon, The Bee Gees. Albhy Galuten, Karl Richardson, Northwoods Improvisors. Mike Johnstone, Donovon Boxey, Roland Kirk. Height Keech, Cindy Lee, Ol' Burger Beats. Roy Ayers, CalTjader, Roberta Flacc, Donny Hathaway. Ralph MacDonald, William Salter. Tom Bell, Linda Reed, and Spongebob Squarepants. Deon urges you to continue appreciating the music of Q-Tip,Richard & Linda Thompson, George Benson, and Johnny Lytle.Jay suggested the sonic stylings of Josh Rouse, AlisonGoldfrapp, Sidewinders, and Wee.Super special not-so-secret friend Jordan is funking withhis own music, The Source of Light and Power. We're so happy to share this with you.We'll be returning next month, continuing with the alphabet.Up next…the letter ”M.”Bonus 27 mixtape tracklist[V.A.] (1) Richard & Linda Thompson - I Wanna See the Bright Lights Tonight (2) Alison Goldfrapp - The Love Invention (3) Q-Tip - Even If It Is So (4) Josh Rouse - Trouble (5) Wee - Try Me (6) Johnny Lytle - Where Is the Love? (7) Sidewinders - We Don't Do That Anymore (8) George Benson - Giblit Gravy.[SOLP] (1) Whisper Telepathy (2) Sonny was, Sonny is with Donovon Boxey (3) A Rap About Records with Deon and Height Keech (4) Numeric Tumor (5) The Immotal Rites of Bongo Whoosh.Please be kind to each other. Also don't be a bitch, stand up for what is right. Distinguishing what is right and what is not is not as difficult as you think.
The original Count--Butch Burden is still thumping the bass and singing the songs. Count & The Colony were the up-and-coming band in the mid-60s, hitting the road with Question Mark & The Mysterians, as well flagging shared management with Lilly Gonzales, touring in the Count's teen years. The road was no stumbling block, providing city-to-city exposure, parties, and dedication to craft which remains to this day. Then the money dried up. A Tangerine Records contract with the Ray Charles Estate included four originals that have never been released. Burden took his rich vocals, showmanship, and musical drive back home to Mid-Michigan where he continues to reside, 60 years later. His shows are documented in this two-part series through time, story, and epic detail. The bands that he jammed with, the music he created, and the longing to continue to be in a cover oriented group, Count & The Change, giving him a lifetime as a musician. Here in Part 2 of 2, Butch dives into the hotel residencies with Amphagas that put the spotlight on the band with the likes of Elvis, Led Zeppelin, Little River Band, George Benson, Liza Minelli, and moments with Robert Plant and Patti LaBelle that made up fantastic memories. We would like to thank Butch's wife Cindie for assisting in bringing archives and reminding Butch of memories along the way. Part 2 of 2 is ready to serve now in the MMHP in the 989!
Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by The Faith Band, George Benson, and Luther Vandross.
Claudia Acuna is an exquisite Chilean jazz singer. She is a Latin Grammy Nominee and an npr Tiny Desk Concert artist. She blends South American folk music with Jazz and World Music. She's collaborated with stars like Branford Marsalis, George Benson, Kenny Barron and Herbie Hancock. She's released five albums, and was the first Latin American vocalist to be signed by a major record label.My featured song is my version of Miles Davis's “All Blues” sung by the late, great Jon Lucien, from my 1994 debut album Miles Behind by the Robert Miller Group. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA:www.claudiaacuna.net____________________ROBERT'S NEWEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's new compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com
The Not Ready for Prime Time Podcast: The Early Years of SNL
This week we have a VINTAGE episode of The Early Years of SNL, looking back at one of the most pivotal moments in the show's original era - Season 2, Episode 11.Ralph Nader takes the hosting reins while George Benson provides the musical entertainment, and the legendary Andy Kaufman appears as special guest. But the real headline? Nearly three months after Chevy Chase's departure, viewers finally meet the newest Not Ready for Prime Time Player - Bill Murray.Doug Hill & Jeff Weingrad, co-authors of Saturday Night: The Backstage History of Saturday Night Live, help us not only break down this landmark moment in television history but also share stories from their book - THE definitive account of the original era of SNL.This episode was originally released on December 12, 2023.---------------------------------Subscribe today!Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): NR4PTProjectBluesky: nr4ptproject.bsky.socialInstagram: nr4ptprojectFacebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time ProjectContact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.comEmail: nr4ptproject@gmail.com
Johnny & Brent welcome LEGENDARY hit songwriter, artist, and author, Radney Foster (Keith Urban, The Chicks, Brooks & Dunn, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Hootie & The Blowfish, Kenny Loggins, Los Lonely Boys, George Benson), to Song Title Challenge where they create 5-6 different conceptual angles for a song titled, "Taste Of Mercy," sent in by CLIMBer and SongwritingPro.com member, Fred Kitchen. If you want to write like a pro, these episodes show you how the pros think! So listen up. About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2015 conversation with Bill Withers. ABOUT BILL WITHERSPop and R&B legend Bill Withers released nine albums between 1971 and 1985 that included such classic songs as “Lean on Me,” “Ain't No Sunshine,” “Grandma's Hands,” “Use Me,” “Lovely Day,” and “Just the Two of Us.” Though he stepped away from the limelight in the mid-1980s, his songs have become classics that have withstood the test of time and been covered by iconic artists including Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Gladys Knight, Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson, Paul McCartney, Ike & Tina Turner, Smokey Robinson, Al Green, The Staple Singers, Diana Ross, Neil Diamond, Sting, Linda Ronstadt, Roberta Flack, Buddy Guy, Barbra Streisand, and George Benson. Additionally, his music has been sampled by Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, L.L. Cool J, Tupac Shakur, and Kanye West. Withers was in the inaugural class of the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame, and is a nine-time Grammy nominee. He won three Grammy awards for Best R&B song for “Ain't No Sunshine” in 1971, “Just the Two of Us” in 1981, and the Club Nouveau cover of “Lean on Me” in 1987. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015.